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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.1.HL:.tz0.26
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 26 Adapted from N/A

Question

How do local hormones differ from circulating hormones?

A.  They are secreted by endocrine glands

B.  They regulate a range of bodily functions

C.  They do not enter the blood stream

D.  They bind to specific receptors

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

Mid-difficulty question with a strong discrimination index. Answer D was the main distractor.

Syllabus sections

Topic 8: The endocrine system » 8.1. The endocrine system » 8.1.2. Describe the role of circulating (blood) and local hormones.
Topic 8: The endocrine system » 8.1. The endocrine system
Topic 8: The endocrine system

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